where would you put a fin?

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by Frosty, Feb 25, 2007.

Page 2 of 2

  2. safewalrus
    Joined: Feb 2005
    Posts: 4,742
    Likes: 78, Points: 0, Legacy Rep: 659
    Location: Cornwall, England

    safewalrus Ancient Marriner

    Anybody thought of a removable fin - maybe like a drop keel/centreboard to be deployed as and when needed? Can then be withdrawn if not or in conditions where it would be unwise to have one?
     
    safewalrus, Mar 2, 2007
    #16
Page 2 of 2
Loading...
Similar Threads
  1. trackie2

    Where to start when designing my first small sailboat?

    trackie2, Apr 1, 2021, in forum: Boat Design
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    1,989
    BlueBell
    Apr 17, 2021
  2. Yellow Ballad

    JSD Chainplates - how many holes and where

    Yellow Ballad, Feb 16, 2021, in forum: Boat Design
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    592
    philSweet
    Feb 18, 2021
  3. Mark O Hara

    Credit where credit is due?

    Mark O Hara, Jun 16, 2020, in forum: Boat Design
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    653
    RAraujo
    Jun 17, 2020
  4. Annode

    Where to source Keel grade Osmium, Rhenium or Iridium...

    Annode, Jun 14, 2020, in forum: Boat Design
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    2,337
    gonzo
    Jun 28, 2020
  5. jon haig

    where in world to have done a new interior in sailboat

    jon haig, Feb 18, 2020, in forum: Boat Design
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    661
    JSL
    Feb 18, 2020
  6. Flotation

    Reserve buoyancy in a small open craft, where to place?

    Flotation, Jan 12, 2020, in forum: Boat Design
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    1,702
    Ike
    Jan 16, 2020
  7. veekm

    Strip Planked Boat: Forms, the point where the Buttocks Plane meets the Waterline plane

    veekm, Jun 29, 2019, in forum: Boat Design
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,176
    veekm
    Jun 30, 2019
  8. sun

    Where can i find a video about ship's inclining test?

    sun, Oct 13, 2018, in forum: Boat Design
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,184
    sun
    Oct 16, 2018
  9. Shaky Hasty

    Where can I find a plug builder

    Shaky Hasty, May 29, 2017, in forum: Boat Design
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    2,771
    Mono
    Jun 14, 2017
  10. kerosene

    Free Freeship ship 3d models. :) Where?

    kerosene, Nov 17, 2016, in forum: Boat Design
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    3,662
    Angélique
    Nov 24, 2016
Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post.
When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. Your circumstances or experience may be different.